Meaning of in ruins | Babel Free
Definitions
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Of a building or structure, mostly destroyed. literally
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Of a person, attribute, relationship, etc., totally damaged or spoiled. figuratively
Examples
“The line ends at Narvik. Eight years ago the whole town was in ruins, but the industry of the Norwegian people has rebuilt it entirely.”
“After being found guilty of animal abuse, her reputation was in ruins.”
“His finances were in ruins after spending all his inheritance on cars and drugs.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.